Vacancy announcement: UNICEF seeks a Health Specialist, NO-3, Temporary Position for their operations in Mogadishu. The role requires a skilled individual with 5 - 6 years of experience in Health/wash or a related field. Applications are open until Aug, 03. Don't miss this opportunity.
Job no:
594593
Contract type:
Temporary Appointment
Duty Station
Mogadishu
Level:
NO-3
Location:
Somalia
Categories:
Health
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UNICEF Somalia is the Principal Recipient of the Global Fund for HIV, Malaria and RSSH (Resilient Sustainable Systems for Health). The GFSC (Global Fund Steering Committee) has an oversight role. In fulfilment of UNICEFās roles as the Principal Recipient as well as the goals and objectives of the Health programme, the incumbent will work in close coordination with the Global Fund Steering Committee, International Organisations, health authorities, NGOs and other relevant health programmes.
Purpose of the job
The Health Specialist reports to the HSS Manager, Malaria, and supports the development and implementation of the GFATM health grant. The role manages implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of Global Fund grantsāparticularly malaria and health systems strengtheningāproviding technical guidance and management support to deliver results aligned with work plans, budgets, RBM approaches, and UNICEF standards, including coordination with partners and relevant health authorities/committees.
Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks:
If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:
JD - Health Specialist_NO-3_00136898.pdf
- Support to programme development and planning
- Contribute to situation analysis and strategic planning for GFATM and the wider health sector (malaria/HSS focus), and track trends to improve delivery.
- Participate in strategic planning discussions and help design health programme proposals aligned with UNICEF and national/UN frameworks.
- Define programme goals, objectives, strategies, and implementation plans using RBM; prepare documentation for review/approval.
- Coordinate with colleagues/partners on priorities and approaches; support partner capacity to meet goals and comply with donor rules.
- Provide technical/operational support across programming stages to ensure integration across UNICEF sectors and results delivery.
- Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results
- Work with partners to set monitoring benchmarks and indicators; establish metahods to collect/verify data for Global Fund performance updates.
- Participate in M&E exercises, programme reviews, and annual reviews with government/counterparts to assess progress and required actions.
- Conduct field visits and prepare M&E reports; identify gaps and lessons learned; strengthen information/reporting systems to track impact and targets.
- Monitor implementation through field visits/surveys/stakeholder updates; identify bottlenecks and support timely resolution/escalation.
- Prepare programme budgets consistent with donor conditions; ensure compliance, accountable resource use, and timely reporting/liquidation.
- Produce regular/required reports, including completing Global Fund semesterly templates with verified information.
- Technical and operational support to programme implementation
- Provide technical guidance and operational support to government/NGOs/UN and partners on UNICEF policies, strategies, processes, and best practices; promote harmonized approaches and synergies across grants (especially systems strengthening).
- Engage with partners/stakeholders to promote priority health issues (including gender, emergency preparedness, maternal/neonatal health, child survival).
- Draft policy papers, briefs, and strategic programme materials for management use.
- Support emergency preparedness, contingency planning, and emergency response as required.
- Networking and partnership building
- Represent UNICEF to build and sustain partnerships with government, stakeholders, global partners/donors/academia; use networking/advocacy/communication to support programme goals.
- Prepare communication and information materials for advocacy and fundraising for health programmes.
- Participate/represent UNICEF in inter-agency planning and discussions on health to ensure UNICEF priorities are integrated in UNDAF processes.
- Develop partnership documents for Global Fund sub-recipients, including UN-to-UN agreements.
- Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building
- Apply and introduce innovative approaches and good practices to build partner/stakeholder capacity and improve results.
- Stay updated and conduct research to support evidence-based, cutting-edge health practices.
- Document, institutionalize, and share best practices and lessons learned.
- Contribute to policies/procedures that improve programme efficiency and effectiveness.
- Organize capacity-building initiatives to strengthen stakeholder competencies for sustainable results.
- Contribute to terms of reference for consultancies needed to address knowledge/skill gaps.
About Mogadishu
Mogadishu, known locally as Muqdisho, is the capital of Somalia and the country's largest city. It serves as the political, economic, and cultural heart of the nation. The city hosts the headquarters of numerous UN agencies, international NGOs, and government institutions, offering diverse career opportunities for development and humanitarian professionals.
Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): Ku-meel-gaar ā¢ Shaqo Cusub ā¢ Caafimaad & Nadaafadda ā¢ Biyaha & Nadaafadda ā¢ Shaqo Muqdisho ā¢ Caafimaad